National Eggs Benedict Day

Did you know that April 16 is National Eggs Benedict Day? The Huron House Bed & Breakfast is known for its delicious breakfasts and has quite the reputation for its Eggs Benedict served every Sunday. In fact, on April 16th, one of the innkeepers is scheduled to be on ABC-TV 12 in Flint, to share the tasty recipe of poached eggs, ham, and hollandaise sauce with viewers. While everyone has a different version of this flavorful dish, the Huron House tops it off with a stuffed hash brown in the shape of a flower.

Treat yourself to a luxurious stay at the Huron House for a delectable breakfast... and make sure to get the innkeeper's autograph! Here's a sneak peek at the Eggs Benedict recipe

Huron House Eggs Benedict

1 English Muffin, split
1 Tsp cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp Butter
2 slices good quality, honey or sugar-cured ham, approximately 1/8” thick
Balsamic Vinegar
2 slices fresh tomato
1/2 tsp Dried tarragon
1/2 tsp Dried dill
Paprika (just a sprinkle atop the finished product)
2 tbsp Hollandaise Sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar

• Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions, adding a few sprinkles of tarragon and dill
• Slice tomato approximately 1/8” thick & marinate in balsamic vinegar (use enough balsamic vinegar to cover the tomatoes) with a dash of tarragon
• In a deep skillet, bring water with vinegar to a rolling boil; gently add eggs and poach for approximately 3 minutes
• Meanwhile, butter and grill (or toast and butter) English Muffin halves
• Grill ham slices
• Place English muffin halves on a plate and spread with cream cheese
• Top with a ham slice, followed by a tomato slice
• Spoon over hollandaise sauce – approximately 2 TBSP per half
• Add paprika
• Serve on a heated plate

Huron House typically serves this with “stuffed” hash browns.  Add diced green onions, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese to shredded hash browns – grill until brown on each side.